Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd)
Quick Facts
Overview
The Higher Education Program (HIED) at UBC focuses on the study of all facets of institutions of higher learning. The multifaceted, interdisciplinary program draws on aspects of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, law, and administrative studies. The program addresses several core themes:
Core Themes
- The foundations of higher education
- The contexts in which institutions and systems of higher education operate
- International and comparative perspectives of higher education systems and policies
- International and comparative perspectives on access, admissions, and student mobility
- Current issues in higher education
- Transitions and access in education
- Perspectives on retention, attrition, and success in institutions of higher education
- Student success in higher education
- Interrogating higher education environments
Requirements
TOEFL (ibT) Overall Score Requirement
IELTS Overall Score Requirement
Tuition / Program Costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $102.00 | $165.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $2,288.33 | $3,645.83 |
| Tuition per year | $6,864.99 | $10,937.49 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $1,500.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $899.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | starting at $16,453.00 (check cost calculator) | |
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Statistical Data
Enrolment Data
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 13 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
| Offers | 8 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 12 |
| New registrations | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Total enrolment | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Completion Rates & Times
This program has a graduation rate of 88% based on 16 students admitted between 2006 - 2009. Based on 11 graduations between 2012 - 2015 the minimum time to completion is 0.99 years and the maximum time is 5.00 years with an average of 2.48 years of study. All calculations exclude leave times.
Disclaimer
Admissions data refer to all UBC Vancouver applications, offers, new registrants for each year, May to April [data updated: 8 April 2016]. Enrolment data are based on March 1 snapshots. Program completion data are only provided for datasets comprised of more than 4 individuals. Rates and times of completion depend on a number of variables (e.g. curriculum requirements, student funding), some of which may have changed in recent years for some programs [data updated: 8 April 2016].
Further Program Information
Program Website
Faculty Overview
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